Denaby Main Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,102, Denaby Main recorded 93 crimes in March 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 136.4% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (40 incidents, 43% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17 incidents, 18.3%) and criminal damage and arson (12 incidents, 12.9%). The breakdown reveals a heavy focus on violent and disorderly incidents, with property crimes accounting for just 25 of the total. Seasonal context may play a role, as March marks the transition to spring with longer evenings, which could increase opportunities for violent crimes and anti-social activity. The data also shows that Denaby Main's violent crime rate is 192% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 184% above, suggesting a localised challenge in managing community safety. These figures underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the disproportionate prevalence of violent crimes compared to other areas. The area's built-up character within Doncaster, likely influenced by its proximity to urban centres and local demographics, may contribute to the pattern of crimes observed, though further analysis would be required to confirm these hypotheses.

March 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime patterns, with vehicle crime, burglary, and possession of weapons all doubling from zero to one incident each. This sharp increase in vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during the transition to spring, when more people travel by car. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 20% compared to February, possibly due to seasonal shifts in weather or community engagement efforts. The crime mix shows a pronounced imbalance, with 43% of all incidents classified as violent crimes—substantially higher than the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000, 192% above). Anti-social behaviour also remains elevated, at 18.3% of total crimes, compared to the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 (184% above). While property crimes were relatively low (25 incidents, 26.9% of total), the rate of burglary (0.8 per 1,000) is 150% above the UK average, suggesting specific vulnerabilities in local property security. Residents may find the 300% increase in possession of weapons (from zero to one incident) particularly concerning, as this category is 186% above the UK average. These shifts highlight the need for targeted policing strategies, particularly in addressing the surge in violent and weapons-related incidents.

The crime rate in Denaby Main rose by 25.7% from 14.5 per 1,000 in February to 18.2 per 1,000 in March 2024, reflecting a clear upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in March, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 55 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly higher than the UK average when scaled to population size. Given Denaby Main's population of 5,102, this means that nearly 1.7% of residents faced a crime during March—a stark figure that highlights the area's unique challenges compared to national benchmarks. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the local crime profile diverges sharply from the UK average, particularly in violent and disorderly incidents. For instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences (7.8 per 1,000) is more than double the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (3.3 per 1,000) is nearly 1.5 times higher. These disparities suggest that Denaby Main's built-up environment within Doncaster, combined with local socio-economic factors, may contribute to the elevated crime rates observed. Residents living in this area are thus more likely to encounter crime than the average UK resident, necessitating tailored community safety initiatives.